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Tosca expands UDP half pallet adoption across Europe

Tosca expands UDP half pallet adoption across Europe

Following broad uptake in the UK, Tosca is extending its reusable plastic UDP half pallet across European retail, citing operational efficiencies, merchandising flexibility and measured sustainability benefits.

K 2025: royal visit underscores Messe Düsseldorf and REC pact

K 2025: royal visit underscores Messe Düsseldorf and REC pact

At K 2025, Messe Düsseldorf and Riyadh Exhibitions Company reaffirmed their strategic cooperation, marked by a royal visit and an official handshake. The partnership targets expansion of the K, interpack and drupa brands into Saudi Arabia alongside REC’s 2026 plastics and packaging fairs in Riyadh.

Storopack advances Auto.protect for automated packaging

Storopack advances Auto.protect for automated packaging

Storopack is expanding its automated packaging portfolio with the Auto.protect module that uses a vision system and AI algorithms. The solution selects the fill scenario and material quantity and enables quality control; it is available in standard or customized versions.

Integra Plastics to switch to rPP with Borcycle M in 2025

Integra Plastics to switch to rPP with Borcycle M in 2025

In October 2025, Integra Plastics in Bulgaria will shift from rLDPE to recycled polypropylene, installing Borealis' Borcycle M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade targets value-add and premium rPP grades and will lift capacity beyond the current 20,000 metric tons.

Reifenhäuser Next brings industrial AI to extrusion at K 2025

Reifenhäuser Next brings industrial AI to extrusion at K 2025

At K 2025, Reifenhäuser will present Reifenhäuser Next, an industrial AI portfolio for plastics extrusion designed to address the skills gap and raise OEE. The suite combines an AI chatbot, a learning platform and production data tools integrated with live systems.

Labelexpo Europe 2025 sets records and reveals Loupe rebrand

Labelexpo Europe 2025 sets records and reveals Loupe rebrand

Labelexpo Europe 2025 in Barcelona set new records for floor space and attendance, with strong international growth, particularly from the Americas. The show highlighted automation, cloud-connected workflows, early AI interfaces and sustainability initiatives, and announced a 2027 return under the new Loupe brand.

Krill Design reaches Formes de Luxe Awards final with ReKrill

Krill Design reaches Formes de Luxe Awards final with ReKrill

Krill Design has been named a finalist in the Formes de Luxe Awards 2025 in the Novel Materials category for ReKrill, a biopolymer derived from agri-food by-products. The company will present a cosmetic jar and cap made from ReKrill Orange during Luxe Pack Monaco.

Amberley Labels unveils extended luxury packaging offer

Amberley Labels unveils extended luxury packaging offer

Amberley Labels, the Coveris Group’s luxury labelling division, will launch an expanded luxury packaging offer at London Packaging Week 2025. The portfolio adds cartons, rigid and spiral-wound formats, bagasse-based options and smart technologies to complement its premium labels.

interpack 2026: more important than ever

interpack 2026: more important than ever

interpack 2026 will convene around 2,800 exhibitors in Düsseldorf from 7 to 13 May, with a program focused on AI, automation, new materials and future skills. The exhibitor database is live and the ticket shop is open.